Things to Pack
Don't forget this important travel document that is used for identification; you can't travel without it!
What is a passport?
People visit Valencia each year to see tall, detailed wooden figures burned to the ground on the final night of this festival
What is Las fallas?
When your bus, train, or airplane trip is going to take longer than usual; in Spanish it's called a "retraso"
What is a delay?
The Temple of Debod
What is Madrid?
The Eiffel Tower
What is France?
You're going to need this to keep your mouth clean
What is a toothbrush?
People usually wear green clothing on this Irish holiday that's also celebrated in the United States
What is Saint Patrick's Day?
Instead of one direct flight, this is when you have to stop at another airport before getting to your destination; in Spanish it's called an "escala"
What is a layover?
The Roman aqueduct
What is Segovia?
The Pyramids of Giza
What is Egypt?
On a trip to the beach, make sure to bring one of these if you plan to go in the water
What is a bathing suit / bikini / swim trunks?
If you are in Mexico City on the 1st of November, you will see many painted skulls used as decorations for this holiday
What is the Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead?
After your flight, you go to this area in the airport to pick up your bags from the carousel
What is baggage claim?
La Mezquita
What is Córdoba?
The Grand Canyon
What is the United States of America?
If your trip involves camping outside, bring one of these to keep you warm while you sleep
What is a sleeping bag?
This annual celebration in Munich, Germany lasts more than two weeks and involves traditional German costumes and lots of beer
What is Oktoberfest?
This term describes a place that takes advantage of visitors who don't know a city well; they are usually low quality and expensive
What is a tourist trap?
La torre del oro
What is Sevilla?
The Taj Mahal
What is India?
Some countries use differently shaped power outlets than what you use at home, so don't forget to pack one of these
What is a power adapter?
Brazil is famous for this huge party that takes place before Easter every year - there are lots of women dancing in bright, feathery costumes
What is Carnaval?
This is the name for long flights that usually depart late at night and arrive early the next morning; for example, a flight that leaves at 23:00 and arrives at 6:00 the next day
What is a "red-eye" flight?
The Guggenheim Museum
What is Bilbao?
The Sydney Opera House
What is Australia?